tropical zones
Earth's warm belt
Tropical zones are the regions of Earth lying between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn, roughly 23.5 degrees north and south of the equator.
These areas receive the most direct sunlight year-round, producing consistently warm temperatures and supporting distinctive ecosystems like rainforests and savannas.
Many tropical zones experience wet and dry seasons rather than the four seasons of temperate climates.
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- ITCZEquatorial convergence zone
- rainforestWet tropical woodland ecosystem
- jungleDense tropical forest
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